2023 Specialized Aethos vs 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert
The 49 is the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert size closest to your 49 Specialized Aethos. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert
Compared with the Specialized Aethos in 49, the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert in 49 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Aethos, 49Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Aethos 49 | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 375 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 514mm | 514 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.75° | 71.75 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973mm | 973 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | 75 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 266mm | 266 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 705mm | 735 | +30 mm |
| Seat tube length | 431mm | 445 | +14 mm |
| Fork length | 369mm | 370 | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 109mm | 109 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert minus the Specialized Aethos. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Aethos, 2025 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized AethosSpecialized Tarmac SL8 Expert
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Aethos | Specialized Tarmac SL8 ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Tarmac SL8 FACT |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized FACT 10r Carbon |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2, Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 front |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8100 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval C38 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2, Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 rear |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Expert Shallow Drop |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Tarmac |
| Bar tape | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Headset | not listed | Integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Expert |
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